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PM Confident MFP Respects Court Ruling

25 August 2024 16:25

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BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) would respect the Constitutional Court’s ruling to dissolve the party, describing its activities as a symbolic display of its political stance. “I don’t think it’s the intention of the MFP to cause chaos, but rather […]

Victims of Tour Scam Seek Justice as Police Investigation Stalls

25 August 2024 15:38

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BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – A group of over 300 victims, collectively defrauded of more than 24 million baht, are pleading for justice after a fraudulent tour company left them empty-handed and facing threats. According to one of the victims, a motorcycle parts manufacturer, the company had purchased a group tour to Hokkaido, Japan, as […]

PM Congratulates Athletes on Historic Olympic Medal Haul

25 August 2024 11:56

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BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his elation after Thailand secured three medals on a single day at the 2024 Olympic Games. In a post on X, the Prime Minister lauded the achievements of taekwondo athlete Panipak Wongpattanakit, weightlifters Theerapong Silachai, and Surodchana Kambao. Panipak, nicknamed “Tennis,” defended her Olympic […]

U.S. expresses concerns over dissolution of Thailand’s opposition party

25 August 2024 10:36

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BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – The United States expresses its concerns over the Constitutional Court’s ruling to dissolve Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party and ban 11 of its executives from politics. On Wednesday, the Constitutional Court’s nine judges ruled unanimously that the Move Forward Party posed a threat to the constitutional monarchy and national […]

Thai Court Dissolves Main Opposition Party

25 August 2024 16:22

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BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party and banned its executives from politics for 10 years, in a ruling that could significantly alter the country’s political landscape. The court found that Move Forward had violated the Political Parties Act by attempting to overthrow […]

Olympic Silver Medalist Receives First Prize of 7.2 Million Baht

25 August 2024 15:34

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BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Kunlavut”View”Vitidsarn the silver medalist in badminton at the 2024 Olympic Games, has received his first prize money of 7.2 million baht upon his return to Thailand. Expressing his joy, he mentioned his craving for a shabu-shabu buffet to recharge. Kunlavut, a member of the Thai national badminton team, made history […]

Cave Flooding Kills One, Trapping 23 in Southern Thailand

25 August 2024 14:10

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SURAT THANI, Aug 7 (TNA) – A heavy downpour triggered flash floods that swept through a cave in Surat Thani, trapping 24 people including 22 tourists and two tour guides. Rescue teams managed to save 23 people from the Namtalu cave, located near the Ratchaprapha Dam, but the guide, 37-year-old Pongyos, was swept away by […]

Janjaem Wins Bronze at Paris Games

25 August 2024 11:10

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PARIS, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thai female boxer Janjaem Suwannapeng put up a valiant fight but succumbed to the strength of Algeria’s Imane Khelif, losing 0-5 in the semi-finals of the women’s 66kg boxing event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The 23-year-old Thai boxer, a silver medalist at the Hangzhou Asian Games and a […]

Constitutional Court to Rule on Move Forward Party Dissolution Case

25 August 2024 10:35

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BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court judges began deliberations on Wednesday morning ahead of a crucial ruling that could lead to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party, the country’s main opposition party. The court is set to announce its verdict at 3 p.m. local time on whether to dissolve the party following […]

Thai Defence Minister Backs Woman Boxer for Olympic Gold Medal

25 August 2024 16:04

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Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang gave his moral support to Janjaem Suwannapheng, a boxer who will take on Imane Khelif of Algeria in the women’s 66-kilogramme (welterweight) semi-finals

PM congratulates “View” for historic silver at Paris Olympic 2024

25 August 2024 12:13

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended his congratulations to Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn, a Thai badminton player who won a silver medal for men’s singles badminton competition at the Paris Olympic 2024, according to Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke.

Thai, Malaysian FM meets in KL

25 August 2024 10:41

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Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has bilateral discussion with his Malaysian counterpart to strengthen relations and enhance cooperation in mutually beneficial areas in Kuala Lumpur.